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Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED

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PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED

  • 24mm
  • f/3.5
  • Tilt-Shift
  • 730 g
  • Min focus 0.21 m
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Quick answer

The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED is a wide-angle tilt-shift lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED: a tilt-shift lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane of focus, which suits architecture and product work.

Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED specifications

Brand
Nikon
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
24mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Tilt-Shift
Format coverage
full-frame
Released
2008
Optical construction
13 elements in 10 groups
Autofocus motor
none
Minimum focus distance
0.21 m
Filter thread
77 mm
Weight
730 g
Length
108 mm
Diameter
82.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED?

At 24mm this is a wide-angle tilt-shift, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography
  • Environmental portraits and interiors

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 24mm 73.7° 84.1°
APS-C 1.5x 36mm 53.1° 62°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED?

It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.

What is the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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